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Athletics Roaring Through Spring Season

April 7, 2017

Athletics has recently experienced a series of noteworthy successes in various sports including squash, fencing, diving and soccer.

Neil Gorsuch CC’88 confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States

April 7, 2017

Neil Gorsuch CC’88, who has been serving as a judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, has been confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Sheena Wright CC’90, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, Named Class Day Speaker

April 5, 2017

Columbia College is pleased to announce that Sheena Wright CC’90, LAW’94, president and CEO of United Way of New York City (UWNYC), which seeks to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers, will deliver the keynote address at the 2017 Columbia College Class Day ceremony. The annual event, which honors graduating seniors, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, on the South Lawns of Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus.

Dede Gardner CC'90 is First Female Producer to Win Two Best Picture Oscars

March 6, 2017

At the Academy Awards on February 26, 2017,  Dede Gardner CC'90 broke her own glass ceiling by becoming the first female producer to win two Academy Awards for Best Picture with the film Moonlight.

Our Top 10 Obama Highlights

December 12, 2016

As a new administration unfolds, we bid farewell to two terms with Barack Obama CC’83. Enjoy a look back at some of our top 10 Obama moments​!

Be a Part of Mentoring

October 24, 2016

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Leading the Way at Leaders Weekend

October 18, 2016

Last fall, hundreds of alumni from schools across the University returned to campus for 2-16 Leaders Weekend to connect with other passionate volunteers within the Columbia community, share skills and learn more about initiatives that help keep our Alma Mater at the forefront of education and of the world at large.

Muse and Mouthpiece: Hari Nef CC'15

October 5, 2016

A few days before donning her cap and gown at graduation, Hari Nef CC’15 made history as the first transgender model to be represented worldwide by the premiere modeling agency, IMG. 

Turbocharging Voter Turnout

October 5, 2016

With the presidential election just weeks away, Seth Flaxman CC'07 is working hard to make sure voter turnout will be as high as possible. His goal is to surpass the nearly 60% participation rate from 2012 and raise it to 80% by 2020.

Meet This Year’s Recipients of CCAA’s Highest Honor

September 21, 2016

Professors Ronald Breslow, Eric Foner CC’63, GSAS’69 and Kenneth T. Jackson to be awarded the 2016 Alexander Hamilton Medal this November.